The developers of community solar projects determine which plans are available to members. Most project will include these two types of plans.

Subscription plans are more common. Their benefits include:

Little to no upfront costs

Pay-as-you-go

Shorter term options

Purchase plans include benefits such as:

Ownership of panels at the community solar project site

Availability of financing options

Greater savings potential over time

Ability to take advantage of tax credits

NY-Sun

NY-Sun, a dynamic public-private partnership, will drive growth in the solar industry and make solar technology more affordable for all New Yorkers. NY-Sun brings together and expands existing programs administered by NYSERDA, Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), PSEG Long Island, and the New York Power Authority (NYPA), to ensure a coordinated, well-supported solar energy expansion plan and a transition to a sustainable, self-sufficient solar industry.